Shelf life (days): 730.0
Formulation: A solution in ethanol
Formal Name: 5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z-eicosapentaenoic acid
Purity: ≥98%
Formula Markup: C20H30O2
Formula Weight: 302.5
CAS Number: 10417-94-4
Notes: EPA is an ω-3 fatty acid abundantly available in marine organisms. It is oxygenated by COX-1 and COX-2 at rates of about 5% and 30%, respectively, compared to arachidonic acid.{16250} EPA has been shown to offer protection against coronary heart disease, thrombosis, ischemic brain injury, scaly dermatitis, and some inflammatory diseases.{32,208}